Tuesday, August 7, 2012
Would you like to see the 2024 Olympic Games hosted in the D.C. and Maryland region?
Maryland has thrown its hat in the ring to bring the 2024 Summer Olympic Games to the area, according to the Gazette. Though hosting the event would provide a multibillion-dollar economic boost, it would also bring the challenges that come with building an Olympic stadium, the Gazette reported. However, Dan Knise, who led a previous bid to bring the 2012 Summer Games to Maryland, told the Gazette that the region has an edge due to already existing facilities like M&T Bank Stadium, Oriole Park, FedEx Field and the Navy-Marine Corps Memorial Stadium. Bidding for the 2024 games officially begins in 2015 and will be announced in 2017. Knise, who also serves as president and CEO of the Washington-Baltimore 2012 Regional Coalition, told The …
On the menu: track and field, water polo, cycling, diving, volleyball, and gymnastics.
Another day, another 24 medal events at London's 2012 Summer Olympics. You can find a rundown of Tuesday's NBC4 Olympics broadcast schedule below (or view the full calendar of Olympic events on London2012.com). The lineup includes track and field, water polo, cycling, diving, volleyball, and gymnastics. There's also additional coverage running on MSNBC, NBCSN, Bravo, CNBC, Telemundo, and NBC's Olympics website (for those who subscribe to eligible cable providers).
Monday, July 30, 2012
And, how will your boss feel about that?
Whether you’re tuning in to the Olympics this year to root for Michael Phelps in the swimming finals or to watch Venus Williams take on the world’s top tennis players, you may have to sacrifice some productivity to do it. Many of these high-intensity competitions will be broadcast in the late afternoon or early evening – London time. The Eastern time zone is five hours behind London, meaning that if you want to see Suitland native Kevin Durant and the U.S. basketball team advance on Aug. 4, you’ll have to do it right in the middle of the work day. The Record is reporting that as fans either take time off to watch the games or take advantage of live streaming to watch at work, offices will be losing money. According to Challenger, Gray…
Tuesday, July 24, 2012
The Summer Olympics begin on July 27, but how well do you know the Games? All this week, Patch will post trivia questions to test your knowledge.
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Tuesday, July 24, 2012
From Michael Phelps winning eight gold medals at the 2008 Beijing Olympics to Nadia Comăneci receiving the first perfect 10 in 1976, there have been several unforgettable moments in Olympic history. As hundreds of world-class athletes prepare to compete in the 2012 Summer Olympic Games beginning July 27, Patch is celebrating the start of the games by posting Olympic trivia questions all this week. Post your answers in the comments below. We'll post the correct answers in the comments by 5 p.m. Wednesday, July 25. 2. How long is the route for the marathon event in the 2012 Olympics? 3. Who lit the torch to start the Games in Atlanta? 4. What is the name of the mascot of the 2012 Games? Answers from Monday's trivia: 1. Four …
Monday, July 23, 2012
The Summer Olympics begin on July 27, but how well do you know the Games? All this week, Patch will post trivia questions to test your knowledge.
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Monday, July 23, 2012
From Michael Phelps winning eight gold medals at the 2008 Beijing Olympics to Nadia Comăneci receiving the first perfect 10 in 1976, there have been several unforgettable moments in Olympic history. As hundreds of world-class athletes prepare to compete in the 2012 Summer Olympic Games beginning July 27, Prince George's and Montgomery County Patch sites are celebrating the start of the games by posting Olympic trivia questions all this week. Post your answers in the comments below. We'll post the correct answers in the comments by by 5 p.m. Tuesday, July 24, in the next day's trivia. 1. Which famous literary and film character has been played by no less than four Olympians on screen? 2. Which of these is no longer an Olympic event? 3. …
Meet the local athletes from Montgomery County and across Maryland who will be competing in the 2012 Olympic Games.
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Monday, July 23, 2012
They've put in innumerable hours of sweat, blood and tears to get where they are today. They are among the best of the best and are ready to prove their mettle—530 athletes from 45 states who will represent the United States at the 2012 Olympic Games in London. They are competing in sports as diverse as athletics, fencing, rowing, soccer and basketball. For everyone from swimmer Katie Ledecky, 15, to 54-year-old equestrian jumper Karen O’Connor, these Games represent the culmination of all the hard work and dedication they've put in to win a coveted Olympic medal. It's time to meet the Olympians from Maryland, including five from Montgomery County! Here are a few quick facts about your Olympians! A few quick facts about your Olympians: …
Patch is excited to be joining with First Lady Michelle Obama for Olympic Fun Day.
There’s something about watching Olympic athletes that makes you want to get off the couch and go break a world record. Well, maybe not a world record. But at least run around outside. Which is why Patch is excited to be joining with First Lady Michelle Obama for Olympic Fun Day. The first lady is leading the U.S. Olympic delegation at the Summer Games opening ceremonies in London on Friday, July 27. Her fitness initiative—Let's Move—and Patch are teaming up to bring Olympic sports to life for you and your family in Montgomery County. Here's how: 1. If you (or anyone you know) are interested in trying an Olympic sport, check out Partnership for a Healthier America’s website, where you can track down professionals who offer instruction in…
Lezlie Crosswhite
6:10 pm on Wednesday, August 8, 2012
DC and the adjoining metro area can't handle their current responsibilities, such as keeping streets clean, or getting commuters from point A to B -- let alone keeping the power on. VERY bad idea. If we had a functioning power grid, a power company that actually cared about more than profits, and if every governing body in the DC metro area truly worked, then maybe. more ›